Isochrysis

Isochrysis is a genus of haptophytes. Until recently this genus was also thought to contain the 'T-iso' algae frequently used in aquaculture; that species has been reclassified as Tisochrysis lutea.

Species

There are six species:

• Isochrysis galbana
• Isochrysis litoralis
• Isochrysis maritima
• Isochrysis nuda
• Isochrysis santou – uncertain taxonomic status
• Isochrysis zhanjiangensis

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